Arthurs visits

Every second week Arthur Barnfarther comes and teachers us Religous Instruction.We really appaiate Arthur coming thank-you Arthur.

Our Weta House!

This is our weta house. It has about 4 or 5 wetas in it. It's gross. Have you seen some wetas? They are black and they look slimy.
by Stephanie

Duathon at Ward School

On Friday Woodbank School went to Ward domain. This is me on Jr's bike. I am doing the Duathon. It was so much fun. I had some help from legend Steve Gurney.
By Stephanie Cole.

Ward Duathlon Day.

On Friday we went to Ward Domain to compete in a duathlon. Steve Gurney was there.
This is Jessica and Monique. Hannah`s dad brought Woodbank School student's bikes on his big truck. I got 4th. It was truly an awesome day of fun. By Hannah Powell Graham

A new girl yay!!!!

On Monday we have a new student starting at Woodbank School . Her name is Naomi Ward. Naomi is a Year 5 student and has come from Ward School. We are delighted to have another girl at school.
By Stephanie Cole

Our Great Music Teacher Mr Judge

By Collette and Jessica

Music with Mr Judge

Every Monday Mr Judge comes and teaches us how to play the piano. Mr Judge is a very talented tutor. We really appreciate Mr Judge taking the time to teach us.
By Collette Ruston-Riddell

Gill teaches Jessica-Rose

On Tuesdays and Thursdays Gill Horton comes to work in the office. Gill also likes working with Jessica-Rose who really appreciates Gills help.
By Jessica and Zoe

Ward School Duathalon

On Friday we are going to Ward School to do a Duathalon. A Duathalon is a two event competition that contains running and biking.
By Jessica Rose

Sad Problems

On Saturday night my sister's teacher died of a heart attack when he was watching rugby.         

He was  a nice man and he worked at Kaikoura High School.

We learn so fast every day and we are strong in every way .

Mr Manuel is teaching us enviroschools. In 2006 we got a bronze award and this year we want to get a silver award. By Stephanie Cole

Hannah's day at Woodwork

I am making a box at Woodwork. It was last Friday. To day Mrs King is teaching us.

Hemp and flax at Ward

On Friday Woodbank School went to Ward School. Stephanie did first aid, Zoe did Mosaics,
Hannah did woodwork and Collette and I did hemp jewellery and flax weaving.
At first I said it was hard but then Mrs King said to persevere and to keep trying and then I finished it just in time.

Monique starts school visits.

Monique has started her school visits. Monique comes to have her visits every Monday and Wednesday. Monique absolutely loves her school visits so much that she never wants to go home at 1.00pm. Monique has lots of friends here at Woodbank School and two very marvellous teachers.